Monthly Archives for February 2011

Swedish Meatballs

It’s so draining some days. Not the work, but the worry. *** *Enter to win a $60 Gift Certificate to CSN Stores. Tonight Matt was working late, so we prepared a simple dinner of Swedish Meatballs, adapted from Kitchen Daily, … Continue reading

15. February 2011 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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$60 CSN Stores Giveaway

He notices the absence of light, the layering of it, and the differences in it. But me? I barely know if a bulb is out. I really need to figure out how to use the light meter on my camera. … Continue reading

10. February 2011 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Crock Pot Shepherd’s Pie, made with leftover hamburger

We almost got our house clean. Then she found the paper towels, and reminded us life wasn’t about your accomplishments, but those moments in between. *** Tonight, we’re making a Shepherd’s Pie to use up our leftover hamburger meat. I … Continue reading

07. February 2011 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Simple Enchiladas Recipe

We started packing today. Mirrors, books, toys. Their rooms felt so familiar to me, all kinds of good: how they grew in each one, beds we snuggled in. I don’t know. I’m not sure I want to move. *** We’re … Continue reading

05. February 2011 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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For Sale

I took notes as a stager walked through our home. He told us how to open it up. Clear off mantel, move furniture away from doors, 1 item per shelf. I think soon we’ll all breathe easier. *** For our … Continue reading

02. February 2011 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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